Concerns about planned new housing development in Newport
Submitted on April 3, the application is currently awaiting a final committee recommendation after being validated on April 8.
The plans involve the sub-division of the plot, with associated engineering work.
The plot, which contains trees, is not listed as a building of historical interest, nor is it within a flood risk area.
The site does, however, have a public sewer crossing it, but the planned development remains outside the protection zone, as per Welsh Water's assessment.
The proposed development, covering an area of 100 square metres, might need Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) approval if the impermeable surface area exceeds this size.
Welsh Water has also stated that the sewerage system has the capacity to accommodate the foul water flows from the development.
The application has raised some concerns from the highways department.
The department has requested more information and amendments to the proposal, citing inadequate details on access, which was deemed too narrow and lacking pedestrian visibility.
Concerns were also raised about the impracticality of parking arrangements, the absence of details regarding electric vehicle charging, refuse collection, servicing, and cycle storage.
The waste management department has also stipulated that the developer must purchase bins according to council specifications, with one 120-litre bin for kerbside collection, along with recycling boxes and bags.
Collection may be refused if these specifications are not met.
The planning application is still under consideration, with the final decision to be made following the committee's recommendation.
The agent for the application is Kelvin Davies.
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